Author Archives: David K.

The “Dead Internet” Theory is not a Theory

Posted on June 9, 2025 by David K.

The Wikipedia page on the Dead Internet Theory covers the general idea: Basically, half the traffic of the internet is fake. But then Wikipedia employs FUD to discourage the idea and make it seem that it’s not as bad as … Continue reading →

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Class-Action Jokes, Now Even Funnier

Posted on June 9, 2025 by David K.

So, today, I’m trying to actually use two prepaid credit cards that I’ve gotten from class action lawsuits. One for $12.15, and one for $12.60. (Something about the numbers being so close to each other is another sketchy detail about … Continue reading →

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Even More on the Capabilities of Current-Gen “AI”

Posted on May 28, 2025 by David K.

Another Twitter post led me to this Reddit post: Further down in the comments, OP had this to say: I copy-paste all of this for full context, but I want to emphasize this paragraph: It tried a bunch of things … Continue reading →

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More on the Capabilities of Current-Gen “AI”

Posted on May 28, 2025 by David K.

Eric Raymond, another bright star in the programming universe, weighed in on the actual capability of current-gen “AI.” He echoed DHH and Carmack, again reiterating my own opinion that LLM’s cannot replace humans at (non-trivial) programming. Yet. Sure, it can … Continue reading →

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Crossplay Coming to ESO

Posted on May 23, 2025 by David K.

There’s an evergreen request from people who play Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) that Zenimax Online Services (ZOS) add crossplay to the game. ESO came out 11 years ago. I wasn’t there for it. While the combat system was designed for … Continue reading →

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Dead Reckoning • Damn Interesting

Posted on May 22, 2025 by David K.

During one such inspection in 1731, a British merchant captain named Robert Jenkins protested the intrusion, and in the ensuing scuffle the Spanish captain’s blade somehow separated Captain Jenkins from his left ear. This civilian injury was far from newsworthy … Continue reading →

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Book Review: From Oversight To Overkill

Posted on May 6, 2025 by David K.

This article from Astral Codex Ten is making rounds in my Twitter feed. It describes the lack of progress in society to the avoidance of — not just dangerous issues, or most danger issues — but all danger. That is, … Continue reading →

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To ESO or Not to ESO

Posted on May 3, 2025 by David K.

Back at the first of the year, I “retired” from the Elder Scrolls Online. I let my ESO+ subscription lapse, and simply stopped playing. There were many reasons. First, I really felt like the game was dying. The monthly user … Continue reading →

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People Trapped by Their Decisions

Posted on May 3, 2025 by David K.

This is an eye-opening take on a heartbreaking situation. The woman being interviewed in this video is fighting against the incursion of biological men in women’s spaces. She describes the people who are fighting against her have motivations they are … Continue reading →

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Bethesda’s Roadmap

Posted on May 3, 2025 by David K.

I found this 10-month-old interview with Todd Howard, the president of Bethesda. As usual, there’s a lot of talk, but little of substance. Look, I get it. Given his position, he can’t be very specific, or gamers will hound him … Continue reading →

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